The cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries has maintained good development momentum, which benefits both sides, said Premier Li Keqiang when meeting with Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis in Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, on July 14.

China supports Latvia in hosting the fifth Leaders’ Meeting of China, Central and Eastern European (CEE) Countries, the Premier said, adding that China is willing to join efforts with Latvia and all sides to promote the steady and sound development of the “16+1” cooperation.